NORTH WEBSTER – Michael K. “Mike” Elwood, 61, of North Webster, and formerly of New Haven, died at 5:40 a.m. July 1, 2012, in Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.
He was born Oct. 11, 1950, in New Haven, to Roy M. and Donna J. Graber Elwood. On Nov. 22, 1969, in Fort Wayne, he married Janet Rose Eckert, who survives.
He graduated from New Haven High School in 1969. He was a lifetime New Haven area resident and part-time Webster Lake resident for the past 25 years. He was owner and operator of Elwood’s Appliance Inc., Waynedale, for more than 40 years. He was a member of Sons of American Legion Post 253, North Webster, where he held many different positions and served as commander from 2007-08. He attended Salem Community Missionary Church, Wilmot.
Also surviving are two sons, Benjamin (and spouse Kami) Elwood, Fort Wayne, and Matthew (and spouse Teala), New Haven; and a sister, Karen (and spouse Steve) Schwarz, Fort Wayne.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Owen Family funeral Home, North Webster, with Pastor John Morgan officiating.
Calling is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials may be given to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814-4202; Salem Community Missionary Church, 11188 W. CR 325S, Larwill, IN 46764; or Shepherd’s House, 519 Tennessee Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
Condolences may be sent via www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com
